The Mets third baseman returned to the lineup this week after four-plus months on the disabled list, but Friday against the Red Sox will play his first game at Citi Field since April 14.

“I’ll kind of go through everything again where you try to keep yourself, the adrenaline at a calm level,” Wright said Thursday before the Mets beat the Phillies 9-5 in 13 innings. “You don’t want it to sky rocket.”

Friday’s game will be Wright’s most meaningful this late into a season since 2008, when the Mets last competed for the playoffs.

“We know how hungry these fans are to win and that’s what you want to be a part of,” said Wright, who spent most of the summer rehabbing from spinal stenosis.

“For me personally it’s been a rough year, and I think fans have definitely helped me out whether it’s just passing by and wishing me luck. Now returning to the field you see how hungry and excited these fans are for what this team is doing.”

Manager Terry Collins said there is a good chance Wright will get Saturday off to rest because the Mets do not want to overextend their third baseman.

Steven Matz was impressive over six scoreless innings for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday, but will make another rehab start Monday before joining the Mets a day later, Sept. 1, when rosters can expand.

“He had a great night, but he threw 57 pitches — that is not enough,” Collins said.

Collins said the Mets rotation won’t be interrupted the next time through. Noah Syndergaard is scheduled to pitch Sunday against the Red Sox and likely will be skipped on the team’s next road trip to ensure he doesn’t surpass his innings limit for the season.

The Mets are advising fans to use Mass Transit during the next homestand because of overlap days with the U.S. Open, across the street from Citi Field.